Defender Jyoti Singh has been appointed as the captain of the Indian Junior Women’s team by Hockey India, with midfielder Sakshi Rana named as her deputy. The team, consisting of 22 members, is all set to embark on a tour of Europe from May 21 to 29.
During this tour, India will compete in six matches across three nations, facing off against Belgium, Germany, and two club teams in the Netherlands. The team is looking forward to the challenge and the opportunity to showcase their skills on an international stage.
Jyoti Singh expressed her excitement about the upcoming tour, highlighting the camaraderie within the squad and the talent present among the players. She emphasized the importance of playing against top-quality teams from around the world as a valuable learning experience.
Vice-captain Sakshi Rana echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the significance of exposure tours in helping players develop a deeper understanding of different playing styles and strategies.
The team’s schedule includes matches against Belgium, Germany, and club teams in the Netherlands, providing them with a diverse range of opponents to test their skills against. The players are eager to make the most of this opportunity to elevate their game and take it to the next level.
With a strong and talented squad at their disposal, the Indian Junior Women’s team is poised to make a mark during their European tour and gain valuable experience that will benefit them in their future endeavors.